SR Education Group Study Abroad Scholarship, due April 2

Guide to Online Schools provides a new type of financial aid resource with its unconventional study abroad scholarship program. Instead of choosing applicants based on the usual measures of success -- GPA, SAT scores, community involvement, etc.-- their scholarship rewards students for their natural creativity and analytical thinking.

To provide judges with a true understanding of each applicant, he or she must answer four open-ended, personal, and thought-provoking questions. The students whose responses are the most persuasive, compelling, and well-written, as judged by the panel, will be awarded the scholarship prize.

Please check their website for more details: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/scholarships/study-abroad-scholarship

Fulbright Scholars Program, Information Session 2/24

FULBRIGHT INFORMATION SESSION FOR STUDENTS

FEBRUARY 24, 11:00 am

Crescent Room, Student Center

Presenters: Jennifer Munson, Biomed PhD student, 2009 Fulbright in Switzerland

Dr. Phil McKnight, Campus Fulbright Committee Chair

Dr. Karen Adams, Campus Fulbright Advisor

Georgia Tech students are encouraged to apply for Fulbright awards available in 140 countries around the world. Through Fulbright students may 1) do research, 2) a one-year degree program, or 3) be an English teaching assistant.

Seniors and graduate students may apply next fall. Students at all levels are invited to learn about the Fulbright program. Students must be US citizens.

The campus deadline for Fulbright applications is September 16, and students need to work with Dr. Karen Adams this spring (karen.adams@provost.gatech.edu) to begin work on the application. Students are urged to make an appointment with Dr. Adams asap to learn what is needed in a letter of invitation and for preparation of essays.

Information about the Fulbright program for last year can be found at www.fulbrightonline.org. In May the web site will have information about the program for fall applications.

Study Abroad Scholarships in Turkey for American Minority Students

The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) has a diverse array of scholarship programs that support its educational mission. One of these programs provides up to 100 scholarships to African American, Hispanic American and Native American students who choose Turkey as their study abroad destination.

TCA Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 per student:

• $2,000 for a semester or year at a Turkish institution.
• $1,000 for Turkish language studies at a Turkish institution.
• $1,000 for summer programs lasting for more than 4 weeks at a Turkish institution.
• $500 for summer programs lasting up to 4 weeks sponsored by US educational institutions or Turkish institutions.
• $500 for participants in university/college-sponsored study tours to Turkey.

And these are awarded to college and graduate students who are:

• U.S. citizens of African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American ethnic origin.
• Enrolled full time, in good standing at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Accepted to a study abroad program or language program at a university in Turkey.
• Willing to share experiences in Turkey, TRNC or Bosnia Herzegovina with the TCA community and Diversity Abroad.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, or to apply, please visit: www.turkishcoalition.org

For more information on GT's Exchange Programs in Turkey, please visit: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/programs/index.php

Golden Key Scholarship, due April 1st

Golden Key Scholarship for Study Abroad: http://www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS/MemberBenefits/ScholarshipsandAwards/ScholarshipandAwardListing/StudyAbroadScholarship.htm

Description: This scholarship assists members who participate in a study abroad program.

Scholarships Available: At least ten $1,000 (USD) awards will be presented each year (at least three for the 15 October deadline and at least seven for the 1 April deadline).

Eligibility: Those eligible are undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate members who are currently enrolled in a study abroad program or will be enrolled the academic year immediately following the granting of the award. The study abroad program cannot have been completed prior to the application deadline date.

Criteria: Academic achievement and relevance of study abroad program to major field of study, as determined by the selection committee.

Application requirements:

1. A description of the planned academic program at the host university. Submit no more than 5,000 words.

2. A one-page statement of the relevance of this program to your degree written by the applicant.

3. Confirmation of enrollment in the program.

4. A current and comprehensive official transcript.

CLICK HERE <https://aim.applyists.net/GKFallStudyAbroad> to apply for the 15 October 2010 deadline. If prompted, the Program Key is GKFallStudyAbroad.

CLICK HERE <https://aim.applyists.net/GKSpringStudyAbroad> to apply for the 1 April 2011 deadline. If prompted, the Program Key is GKSpringStudyAbroad.

Karen C. Adams, Ph.D.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Interim Director, Fellowships Office

A. French Bldg., Room 105C; 237 Uncle Heinie Way

Atlanta, GA 30332-0740

Telephone: 404-385-3122; Fax: 404-385-0748

karen.adams@provost.gatech.edu

http://www.fellowships.gatech.edu

Call for Applications! 2011 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships

For 2011, 15 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships will be offered to students enrolled at a U.S. university who apply for a two to three month long research project at a Swiss university or research lab.

Applications can be submitted until March 31, 2011 (for more information see below and in the attachment) (http://thinkswiss.org/us-swiss-exchange/research-scholarship)

Lively reports from the 2010 participants can be read on our Research Blog: http://thinkswiss-research.blogspot.com/. Students who come back from this scholarship are just truly amazed by the program and the country. Please check it out!

Full-ride scholarships for a year of study in China!

Due March 1st! The GT Modern Languages Department is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Academic Year Chinese Government Scholarships - the most prestigious scholarship awarded to American students by the Chinese Embassy and Consulate Generals in the United States and the Ministry of Education in People’s Republic of China.

Students interested in studying in China can apply to one of GT's many year-long exchange programs in China (http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/programs/semesterprograms.php)

For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/study-abroad/ChinaScholarships.php